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Thursday, June 4, 2015

BURBANK,
CA, June 3, 2015 – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that
director James Wan (“Fast & Furious 7,” “The Conjuring”)
will take the helm of the Studio’s upcoming Aquaman feature film,
with Jason Momoa (“Game of Thrones”) starring as the sea-dwelling
Super Hero. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman,
President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner
Bros. Pictures.

Silverman
stated, “We’ve been so lucky to have worked with James, first on
New Line’s ‘The Conjuring’ and now on their upcoming ‘The
Conjuring 2,’ and are thrilled to have him on board as we continue
to expand our DC slate. The Aquaman film will be a major tentpole
picture for us and James’s span of work has proven him able to take
on any manner of project, bringing his incredible creative talent and
unique voice to the material.”

Wan
will also be supervising the script by Kurt Johnstad (“300,”
“300: Rise of an Empire”). The film is being produced by Charles
Roven, Deborah Snyder and Zack Snyder.

Roven
said, “James is not only a great storyteller but can make action
truly explode on the big screen, and Jason has a dynamic presence
that commands your attention. Together, they will bring an undeniable
vitality and energy to this character as he headlines his first
feature film.”

An
icon for over 70 years, Aquaman is the King of the Seven Seas. This
reluctant ruler of Atlantis, caught between a surface world
constantly ravaging the sea and Atlanteans looking to lash out in
revolt, is committed to protecting the entire globe.

Currently
set for a 2018 release, the film is based on characters appearing in
comic books published by DC Entertainment.